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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AG ENDA
FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021
5:30 PM – CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
VIA ZOOM • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG
Theodore Sanchez John Valdivia Damon L. Alexander
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 1 MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
Sandra Ibarra
Robert D. Field
MAYOR PRO TEM, W ARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 3
CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 4 CITY CLERK
Ben Reynoso
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 5
Kimberly Calvin
COUNCIL MEMBER, W ARD 6
Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino.
o Written comment on any item may also be submitted to the City Clerk to be included in the meeting
record. It will not be read aloud by the City Clerk.
o Those who wish to speak on public or quasi-judicial hearing items will have three minutes for each item.
o Please contact the City Clerk’s Office (909) 384-5002 two working days prior to the meeting for any
requests for reasonable accommodation to include interpreters.
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Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 3 Printed 4/2/2021
CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Mayor Pro-Tem, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Council Member, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Ben Reynoso
Council Member, Ward 6 Kimberly Calvin
Council Member, Ward 7 Damon L Alexander
Mayor John Valdivia
City Manager Robert D. Field
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
5:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
(Discussion of evaluation procedures and preparation for annual evaluation of
Mayor and Council appointees)
Title: City Manager
Title: City Attorney
Title: City Clerk
B. POTENTIAL THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with Chief of Police
7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
APPOINTMENTS
Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2021
Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 4 Printed 4/2/2021
1. GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (WARD 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Ms. Angela M. Torres to the General Plan
Advisory Committee representing Ward 3 with the term ending December 2024.
Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City.
2. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment (Ward
6)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Micah E. Lee to the Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Commission representing Ward 6. Mr. Lee will replace
Charlè Jacobs with the term ending December 2024. Council Staff has verified that
appointee is a registered voter within the City.
3. General Plan Advisory Committee Appointment (Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Anthony R. Aguirre to the General Plan
Advisory Committee representing Ward 3 with the term ending December 2024.
Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City.
4. Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee Appointment (Ward 5)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the appointment of Mr. Anthony J. Roberson to the Measure S
Citizens Oversight Committee representing Ward 5. Mr. Roberson will replace Eric
Roark with the term ending December 2024. Council Staff has verified that
appointee is a registered voter within the City.
5. Measure S Citizens Oversight Committee Reappointment (Ward 6)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the reappointment of Ms. Bronica L. Martindale to the Measure
S Citizens Oversight Committee representing Ward 6 with the term ending
December 2024. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter
within the City.
6. Charter Review Commission Reappointment (Ward 6)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the reappointment of Ms. Vicki Lee to th e Charter Review
Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2024. Council
Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the City.
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Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 5 Printed 4/2/2021
PRESENTATIONS
7. Proclamation for National Library Week - April 4-10, 2021
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
STAFF REPORTS
8. Animal Services Update (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Receive and file a staff report on the status of improvements to the Animal
Shelter;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-87, accepting a grant award in the amount of
$1,500,000 from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for Animal Shelter
Programs and Services allocated over a three year period (FY 2020/2 1 through
FY 2022/23) and delegating authority to the City Manager to conduct all
negotiations and sign and submit all necessary documents to receive the grant
award; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Budget to
appropriate $500,000 of the grant funding for animal shelter programs and
services; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 budget to transfer
$31,160 from the Animal Services Fund (account 124 230 0001 5704) to Public
Works Facilities and Maintenance Operations budget for the emergency removal
and replacement of the modular trailer required to mitigate an immediate risk to
the health and safety of City employees.
9. Administrative Policies (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, review and consider the following proposed administrative policies and
provide direction for modifications or adopt the resolutions as presented:
1. Use of the City Seal (Resolution No.2021-67); and
2. Procedure for Elected Officials to Place Items on the City Council Agenda
(Resolution No.2021-68); and
3. Elected Officials’ Interaction with City Staff and Involvement in Administrative
Affairs (Resolution No. 2021-69).
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10. Amendment to the 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Platform (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve an amendment to the 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Platform
to include access to higher education.
CONSENT CALENDAR
11. Approval of the Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve the meeting minutes for the February 17, 2021, Regular Meeting
of the Mayor and City Council.
12. Electoral Redistricting Advisory Committee
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-70 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, establishing the Electoral Redistricting Advisory Committee
13. Third Amendment to Neighborhood Stabilization Program Developer Master
Agreement (Ward 7)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-71 approving the Third Amendment to Neighborhood
Stabilization Program Developer Master Agreement and Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement with Mary Erickson Community Housing, a Non Profit Corporation, and
Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to take any f urther actions and execute
additional documents as necessary to effectuate the agreements.
14. Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-03 and Specific
Plan Amendment 20-01 (The Landing by San Manuel) - Second Reading
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept the final reading and adopt Ordinance No. MC-1557 adopting
Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20 -03 and Specific Plan
Amendment 20-01 changing the Zoning District Classification from Public Facilities
(PF) to Specific Plan - Alliance California (SP-AC) Third Street Land Use District of
a parcel (APN: 0136-371-33) containing approximately 12.89 acres, pursuant to a
certified Final Environmental Impact Report (California State Clearinghouse
Schedule No. 2020100067).
15. Code Amendment - Downtown Advisory Committee Final Reading (Wards 1 &
3)
Recommendation
Accept the final reading and adopt Ordinance MC-1552 of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting a Code Amendment to
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Section 2.17.040 related to Appointment-Registered voters requirement-
Compensation-Oath, with the amendments identified by the Mayor and City Council
incorporated.
16. Professional Services Agreement for Grant Financial Management Services
with Annie Clark (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-72 authorizing the execution of a two-year
Professional Services Agreement for grant financial management consultant
services between the City of San Bernardino and Annie Clark, in an amount not
to exceed $182,400; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions necessary to
effectuate the agreement.
17. Approval of Resolutions to Execute Agreements for Revenue Audit and
Recovery Services (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-73 authorizing the execution of an agreement
between the City of San Bernardino and Eide Bailly LLP for the provision of
Transient Occupancy Tax (ToT)/Hotel Tax audit services; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-74 authorizing the execution of an agreement
between the City of San Bernardino and Davis Farr LLP for the provision of Utility
Users Tax and Franchise Fee audit services; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-75 authorizing the execution of an agreement
between the City of San Bernardino and Hind erliter, de Llamas & Associates for
the provision of Sales Tax analysis and audit services; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-76, authorizing the examination of Transactions and
Use Tax Records of the CDTFA.
18. Investment Portfolio Report for February 2021 (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, accept and file the Monthly Investment Portfolio Report for February
2021.
19. Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance MC-1555 (Ward 3)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, conduct a final reading and adopt Ordinance MC-1555 levying special
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taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2020/21 to pay the annual costs of ce rtain
public improvements and costs of administration with respect to City of San
Bernardino Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Ferree Street).
20. Approval of Commercial and Payroll Disbursements (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California approve the commercial and payroll disbursements for March 2021.
21. Authorization to Issue Purchase Orders to GovConnection, Inc. for the
Purchase of Workstations, Laptops and Monitors (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-77 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California authorizing the City Manager or designee to authorize and
issue Purchase Orders to GovConnection, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$150,000.00, for the purchase of workstations, laptops and monitors as outlined in
the report.
22. Accept the FY 2020/21 Power Resiliency Allocation (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-78 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY 2020/21
Community Power Resiliency Allocations to Cities Program, and authorize the
Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Adopted Budget appropriating
$300,000 in both revenue and expenditures.
23. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Bio-Tox
Laboratories, Inc. (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-79 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the First
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bio -Tox Laboratories, Inc.
24. Update Regarding Trespassing and Other Illegal Activities in County Flood
Control Areas (All Wards)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, receive and file this staff report regarding trespassing and other illegal
activities in County flood control areas.
25. Construction Contract Award – Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (SB1) (All
Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-80 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Capital
Improvement Plan, and record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
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$922,227 in SB-1 Fund No. 125-160-8769 for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation
(SB1) Project; and
2. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with Matich Corporation in the
amount of $4,050,000 to provide Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation; and
3. Authorizing project construction, construction contingencies and inspections
costs in the total amount of $4,622,227 for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation
(SB1) Project (CIP SS-21-001); and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend th e contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the Project.
26. Stop Sign Installation at Various Locations (Wards 5, 7)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-81 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, amending Resolution No. 655 entitled, in part, “A
Resolution… designating certain streets or portions thereof as through highways…”
and authorizing the establishment of an all-way stop control at the intersections of
28th Street and Sierra Way (4-way) and State Street and Sheridan Road (4-way).
27. Construction Contract Award – Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation (Slurry /
Crack Seal) (Ward 3)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-82 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Authorizing the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2020/21 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP), recording a supplemental appropriation in the amount
of $209,650 in Measure I Fund No. 129 -160-7306 for CIP Project SS-D -
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Slurry/Crack Seal (“Project”); and
2. Approving the award of a Construction Contract with All American Asphalt of
Corona, California in the amount of $549,395 to provide Citywide slurry and
crack seal repairs; and
3. Authorizing project construction, construction contingencies and inspections
costs in the total amount of $631,860 for the Project; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if
necessary, to complete the Project.
28. First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Paragon Partners,
Ltd. (Wards 4)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-83 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California approving the First Amendment to Consultant Services
Agreement ("First Amendment") with Paragon Partners, Ltd., extending the contract
term through June 30, 2022, for right-of-way acquisition services related to H Street
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widening project between 40th Street and Kendall Drive ("Project").
29. Public Works Equipment Purchases (All Wards)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-84 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase of the
following Public Works equipment approved for funding through the FY 2020/21
Mid-Year Budget Report:
1. One new Caterpillar Model 262D3 Skid Steer Loader with grinder attachment
from Quinn Company in the amount of $74,000; and
2. One new Envirosight Rovver X Pipeline Inspection System from Haaker
Equipment Company in the amount of $97,977.13; and
3. One new FORD Super Duty F-550 with aerial Versa-lift from National Auto Fleet
Group in the amount of $129,544.94.
30. Award of Nuisance Abatement Services Agreement to Cemex Corporation for
Removal of Concrete Pile on N. Palm Avenue (Ward 5)
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-85 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California:
1. Approving the Nuisance Abatement Services Agreement between the City of San
Bernardino and Cemex Corporation of Ontario, California, dated March 31, 2021
in an amount not to exceed $1,470,000 to provide abatement services required
at private property located on N. Palm Avenue, San Bernardino, California
92407; APNs: 0261-011-08-0000, 0261-011-13-0000, 0261-011-14-0000
(“Project”); and
2. Amending the FY 2020/21 operating budget to appropriate $2,000,000 from the
City’s undesignated General Fund reserve to support the project to include the
cost of the abatement services in the amount of $1,470,000, project
contingencies in the amount of $330,000, and anticipated project water use in the
amount of $200,000; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to expend contingencies as necessary to complete
the Project.
31. Resolution Declaring Glen Helen Road Property as Surplus Land
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-86 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Bernardino, California, declaring City-owned property located on Glen Helen Road,
west of the I-215 and I-15 interchange, and parallel to the Southern Pacific Railroad,
as surplus land, and direct the General Manager to comply with the requirements of
the Surplus Land Act, Government Code, Section 54220 et seq., for the disposition
of surplus land.
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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
32. Request Full Report (Within 30 Days) on the Process to Restrict Truck Routes
(Council Member Alexander)
33. Direction to Develop a Policy Regarding Appointments to Boards and
Commissions (Council Member Alexander)
34. Amend the Charter to Remove the Position of the Mayor as a Full -Time
Elected Official (Council Member Shorett)
35. Public Comments and Comments by Council Members from the Dais at
Council Meetings (Council Member Shorett)
36. Citywide Warehouse Moratorium (Council Member Reynoso)
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor and City Council will adjourn to a special meeting that will be held on
Thursday, April 8, 2021 via tele-conference. Open Session will begin at 5:30 p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify
that the agenda for the April 7, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the
Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was
posted on the City’s bulletin board located at 201 North “E” Street, San Bernardino, California,
at the San Bernardino Public Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California,
and on the City’s website sbcity.org on Friday, April 2, 2021.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
___________________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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NOTICE: Any member of the public may address this meeting of the Mayor and City
Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency on any item appearing on the agenda by approaching the
microphone in the Council Chamber when the item about which the member desires to
speak is called and by asking to be recognized.
Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the
Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of
the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public
comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor
and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency. A three minute limitation shall apply to each member of the
public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor
and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No
member of the public shall be permitted to “share” his/her three minutes with any other
member of the public.
Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the
documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made.
The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer an y item raised by the public to staff,
or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the
item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no
other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the
Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless th e action is otherwise
authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the
Government Code.
Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing
has been conducted and closed.